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Scaling Smart Manufacturing & Industrial AI:
The Interoperability Forum

Leading manufacturers, technology providers, and industry experts came together to demonstrate why interoperability has become the essential foundation for AI-ready manufacturing.

Demonstrations spanning two manufacturing environments, you'll see how open architectures, portable applications, and standardized information models enable data to move seamlessly across systems, unlocking the next generation of manufacturing innovation.

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What You'll Experience...

ACT I: A National Imperative | The Why
A Vision for US Manufacturing Competitiveness

Hear from John Dyck (CESMII), David Brousell (Manufacturing Leadership Council), and Bill Briggs (Deputy Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration) as they examine the national productivity challenge facing U.S. manufacturers and outline a shared vision for strengthening competitiveness through Smart Manufacturing, interoperability, and Industrial AI.

ACT II: The Architectural Imperatives | The How
How Architecture Enables a New Pattern for
Innovation

Join Jonathan Wise (CESMII) as he explores the architecture required to enable interoperable manufacturing systems. Learn why open information models, portable applications, and standardized APIs are essential to scaling Smart Manufacturing and Industrial AI.

ACT III: Interoperability in Action | The Proof
Extraordinary Vendor Adoption, Unprecedented Momentum

Watch 34 leading technology providers, including AWS, AVEVA, Cognite, Inductive Automation, MaintainX, QAD | Redzone, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Velotic, and many more, demonstrate real interoperability across two manufacturing environments. See firsthand how applications and data move seamlessly across platforms using the Smart Manufacturing Imperatives.

ACT IV: Manufacturers Speak | Business Validation
Why Interoperability Matters

Hear directly from manufacturing leaders at Toyota North America, General Mills, GE Appliances (a Haier company), and ExxonMobil, along with Accenture, as they discuss how interoperability enables operational excellence, accelerates innovation, and lays the groundwork for scalable Industrial AI.

ACT V: The Path Forward | Call to Action
Interoperability as a Business Imperative

Join John Dyck and Prasad Satyavolu as they outline the next steps for manufacturers, technology providers, and ecosystem partners to accelerate the adoption of Smart Manufacturing through open architectures and industry collaboration.

Thought Leadership Driving Change 

4 HOURS, ORGANIZED INTO 5 ACTS

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ACT I: THE WHY

The Business Imperative

John Dyck (CESMII) and David Brousell (MLC) on why CXOs and plant leaders should care.

ACT II: THE HOW

The Architectural Imperative

Jonathan Wise (CESMII) on the Smart Manufacturing Imperatives: what it takes for an application built today to run tomorrow, in every facility.

ACT III

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ACT III: THE PROOF

Interoperability in Action

Vendor Showcase: "Can this actually work?"

ACT IV: BUSINESS VALIDATION

Manufacturers Speak

An executive panel with General Mills, Toyota, GE Appliances, and ExxonMobil on why interoperability is strategic to manufacturers.

ACT V: THE CALL TO ACTION

The Path Forward

John Dyck and Prasad Satyavolu (Accenture) on where to go from here: working groups, RFPs, pilot projects, training, and the marketplace.

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